A Laboratory Test Finding Helpful in Confirming the Diagnosis of Iron-Deficiency

question 26

Multiple Choice

A laboratory test finding helpful in confirming the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia is

• A) elevated total iron-binding capacity.
• B) elevated MCHC and MCV.
• C) elevated total and indirect bilirubin.
• D) positive direct or indirect Coombs test.

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